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Army Technology Live debuts free iPhone app

February 24, 2010

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND: The Army's official science and technology blog released a free iPhone application Feb. 19. The application puts...

JLTV Prototype Builds Underway

February 24, 2010

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, or JLTV Technology Development phase industry teams have begun to build government prototypes, engineering an...

IED trainer helps prepare warfighters for Afghanistan

February 22, 2010

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Feb. 18, 2010) -- Beginning in February, Afghanistan-bound Soldiers and service members can access "ROC"-solid training...

New unmanned aerial system tests advanced missile

February 19, 2010

The Army's newest and most advanced Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), the Extended Range/Multi-Purpose (ER/MP) UAS, has successfully completed a series...

Iraq Takes Major Step Toward Securing Coastline

February 19, 2010

UMM QASR, Iraq: As part of the effort by the government of Iraq to increase the stability and international standing...

US gains momentum destroying chemical weapon stockpiles

February 8, 2010

The U.S. Army has destroyed more than 70-percent of its stockpiles of chemical weapons -- some dating as far back...

Wounded warrior becomes first blind Soldier to take company command

February 4, 2010

WEST POINT, N.Y.: Soldier, Infantryman, Airborne Ranger, combat diver, mountain climber, skier, triathlete, surfer, husband and father are just a...

Panel to explore ending ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

February 4, 2010

WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today established a Defense Department panel to prepare the military for the potential elimination...

VA to begin recovery of Post-9/11 GI Bill advance payments

January 27, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Department of Veterans Affairs is beginning the process of recovering advance payments made available during the fall 2009...

Standardized rifle marksmanship program could go Armywide

January 26, 2010

FORT BENNING, Ga: An advanced rifle marksmanship concept developed at Fort Benning based on "lessons learned" in Iraq and Afghanistan...